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Thursday, January 17, 2013

Photo Art Friday

This prompt could have gone on and on ... there were so many choices, so I tried to pick those that meant something to me personally.

This picture speaks to the Rehabbing of Raptors ... how some recover and are once again set free and how some remain in captivity because of their injuries ... One can only hope that we are able to provide a quality of life worthy of these magnificent birds.

This is Izzi (The little Aussie) and her friends Raven and Riley(German Shepherds) at the ranch where the Frisson horses live (Aren't they awesome?). Have you ever watched your dog sleeping and dreaming with their little feet running as fast as they can ... this is how I imagine Izzi's dreams :)

Repose was one of my words in Bonnie's previous prompt ... rest and relaxation. That is one of my goals for this year. I sometimes get so busy I fail to take time out for myself. I am hoping I can correct that ... and what better way than to get lost in the music of the gorgeous and talented David Garrett :)

As a country we have much we need to talk about. We live in a culture of violence and have, pretty much, managed to ignore it as long as it didn't effect us personally ... but we can't hide from the truth anymore. Our children have been slaughtered with assault weapons and, even since that horrible day, over 900 citizens have died from gun shot wounds. This is the rule, not the exception. It will continue to go on around us until we stand up and be counted. There is nothing wrong with responsible gun ownership. That is not the culprit here. It is guns in the hands of people who are dangerous to themselves and to others ... that is what we need to address. It is a cultural issue, the cause of which we don't even understand. But we must start talking about it, looking for reasons and causes and then addressing them in a responsible way. Our future, our children and grandchildren deserve better. Now is the time ... start by letting your congressmen know what you expect from them and then hold them accountable. Start be reading and listening ... learning and searching for answers. Join in the discussion ... Be a part of the Solution.

Amen ... Sorry for the rant, but hay, you gotta do what you gotta do :)

15 comments:

Andrea the first two edits you have done here are so amazing. I love these digital edits and they are both so meaningful. It is so interesting that you have been involved in the rehabilitation of these beautiful and noble birds! Very wonderful post! I really have enjoyed it!

Stunning. All of them. And that is a soapbox you can trumpet from anytime you want. Lives are lost, have been lost, will be lost, and I am sure that a solution can be found.Thank you - a brilliant post.

Your photo art makes a statement, illustrating your rant. I think many feel this way. I am a firm believer that if you aren't part of the soution, you are part of the problem. We need to find a way to reach out. You did here. Peace.

however can I say what this post evoked in me?! so much. so very VERY much. you provoked thought and reflection. you made me BE astonished at the magic in the first 2 and grateful for your voice in the last. the 3rd one just gave me space to catch my breath...

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